Psychiatrist
in Houston, TX

You're welcome to request a specific provider, and we'll do our best to accommodate that. Appointments are generally scheduled with the next available provider — in most cases, that means being seen sooner.

Dr. Cho's direct caseload is mostly focused on TMS and ketamine consultations, along with complex or off-label cases, including many referred to him by other physicians specifically for his expertise. Dr. Prossin also sees complex cases. This focus allows both physicians to stay closely involved in training and overseeing the rest of the care team, so the same clinical judgment shaping their own cases also shapes the care you receive from any provider you see.

Both are part of our care team, and we know this is a real question for a lot of patients — so let's address it directly. We hear the concern, and it's a fair one: not all nurse practitioner care is created equal.

Here's how we're different. Our nurse practitioners don't start from zero — every one of them comes to us with meaningful prior clinical experience, and we're deliberately selective about who joins the team. From there, they train directly under our physicians before seeing patients independently, with physician input available whenever a case gets complex.

We also don't just assume this works — we track it. We monitor patient outcomes and feedback across every provider on our team, including our nurse practitioners, and the data backs up what we see every day in the clinic: our NPs consistently deliver excellent results and some of the strongest patient satisfaction in the practice. This isn't a lesser tier of care — it's a different, well-trained provider type getting genuinely great outcomes.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medications. A psychologist holds a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) and focuses on psychological testing and talk therapy, but generally cannot prescribe medication. A therapist or counselor holds a master's degree (such as an LPC or LCSW) and provides various forms of talk therapy and counseling to help patients manage emotional and behavioral challenges.

Most patients don't need a referral to schedule with us. Some HMO plans do require one — if yours does, we'll let you know when we verify your insurance.

We accept most major insurance plans and verify your benefits before your first visit, so there are no surprises.

New patient evaluations are typically available the same week you call.

Yes — medication management and psychotherapy can be delivered via secure telehealth. In-clinic treatments like TMS and Spravato require in-person visits.

Treatment-resistant depression means depression that hasn't responded adequately to standard treatments like antidepressants or therapy alone. If that describes your experience, it doesn't mean you're out of options — it usually means it's time to explore additional or advanced treatments. At Houston Mind & Brain, we offer TMS, Spravato, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for patients whose depression hasn't responded to standard care.

Becoming a psychiatrist requires a minimum of 12 years of higher education. This includes four years of undergraduate college, four years of medical school to earn an MD or DO degree, and four years of specialized residency training in psychiatry. After completing this extensive training, psychiatrists can become board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

No - we accept Medicare but do not accept Medicaid. If you have questions about coverage, call our team and we’ll help.

Many commercial plans cover standard TMS when medical-necessity criteria are met. Accelerated/fast-track TMS is often self-pay. We verify benefits and submit prior authorization on your behalf.

This is uncommon because we are credentialed with most plans. If needed, we can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.

Request a free 20-minute expert call. We’ll run a benefits check, explain likely coverage, and send a written estimate of patient responsibility before any treatment.

Yes. We offer sliding scale pricing for eligible patients and can provide a written cost estimate before treatment. To be considered, we’ll ask for proof of income, such as tax documents.

At this time, sliding scale pricing is not available for Medicare patients or for accelerated TMS protocols.